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FAFSA issues cause complications for Mississippi students
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with Mississippi colleges and universities are worried that frustrations with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications could deter potential students from applying for college. An update by the U.S. Department of Education, which was intended to make applying for FAFSA easier, caused application delays. It was also riddled with […]
What Billy Oldham said of his eligibility, returning to Southern Miss baseball next season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Southern Miss baseball held its senior day celebration before the regular-season finale on May 18 against Texas State. Six players were honored, but Billy Oldham did not participate. That’s because he has an extra year of eligibility and isn’t sure yet if this will be his final season with the Golden Eagles. ...
4th annual StoryWalk & Literary Trail returns to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The fourth annual StoryWalk & Literary Trail returned to Hattiesburg Saturday. The event aims to promote physical activity, as well as literacy among young children. The “Literary Trail” started at the Pocket Museum downtown, where the University of Southern Mississippi School of Library Science gave out...
Large boil water notice in City of Petal lifted, according to officials
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - After about two days, a boil water notice for many residents in the City of Petal has been lifted. The City of Petal’s Facebook page announced the notice was lifted through a post on Thursday morning. According to city officials, the boil water notice was...
Revitalization of North Main Historic District in Downtown Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - New restaurants. New businesses. Renovated historical homes. The new offer evidence of the revitalization of the North Main Historic District. an effort the City of Hattiesburg supports mightily. Wednesday night, the city leaders hosted a discussion at the Jackie Dole Sherill Community Center focused on the...
Traffic switch set for I-59 in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – There will be a traffic switch on Interstate 59 in Forrest County. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the switch will take place on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 a.m. and will last for six weeks. MDOT officials said the switch will take place on I-59 between U.S. […]
Former Southern Miss pitcher promoted to M-Braves
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Southern Miss baseball star relief pitcher has been promoted to the Mississippi Braves by the Atlanta Braves organization. Landon Harper received the call-up on Saturday after an impressive stint for the Atlanta Braves’ High-A Rome. Harper was the Atlanta Braves’ 14th-round selection in...
South Mississippi firefighter injured while responding to crash
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A firefighter in south Mississippi was injured while responding to a call. The Wiggins Fire Department, located between Hattiesburg and Biloxi, was responding to a crash around midnight when their engine rolled over. The rollover left one of the firefighters trapped under the engine,...
How gas prices have changed in Hattiesburg in the last week
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is declining for a fourth straight week as the country gears up to open swimming pools for the summer season this Memorial Day weekend. Prices are just 5 cents higher than they were one year ago at this time. GasBuddy forecasts that prices will remain below […]
Southern Miss selected to Knoxville Regional
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WTVA) — Southern Miss will play in the Knoxville, Tennessee, Regional. The NCAA announced the full field of 64 teams on Monday morning. Tennessee is the No. 1 overall seed. The regional is paired with the Greenville, North Carolina, Regional. Open this link to view the full...
FGH Cancer Center unveils sidewalk mural
HATTIESBURG Miss. (WDAM) - Cancer patients often walk a long, uncertain path. But a new mural at Forrest General Hospital Cancer Center looks to remind them that they never are alone in the journey to recovery. Titled “The Path Well Traveled,” the sidewalk mural features ribbons representing different types of...
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